Family Ties and Legal Struggles
A woman with close family ties to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. Bruna Ferreira was taken into custody in Revere, Massachusetts, and is currently being held at an ICE facility in southern Louisiana.
Ferreira has an 11-year-old son with Leavitt's brother, Michael Leavitt. The child has lived full-time in New Hampshire with his father since he was born. He has never resided with his mother. According to a source familiar with the family dynamic, Leavitt has not spoken with her nephew's mother in many years. "This individual is the mother of Karoline's nephew and they have not spoken in many years," the insider said. The child has never resided with his mother.
Michael Leavitt stated in a statement that the 11-year-old boy lives with him and his wife full-time but has always maintained a relationship with his biological mother. He added his "only concern has always been the safety, well-being, and privacy of [his] son." Michael also mentioned that the little boy has not had an opportunity to speak with his mom since she was first detained by ICE "several weeks ago."
Background and Legal Status
Bruna Ferreira arrived in the United States when she was a child along with her family, who had traveled from Brazil. Her family has shared details of her ordeal in a GoFundMe seeking donations to cover her legal expenses. They wrote: "My family is going through one of the most difficult moments of our lives, and we're reaching out with a humble plea for help. My sister, Bruna, was recently detained by immigration and is now fighting to stay in the country she has called home for nearly her entire life."
The family argued that Ferreira was brought to the United States in 1998 on a visa and has since done everything in her power to build a stable, honest life here. "She has maintained her legal status through DACA, followed every requirement, and has always strived to do the right thing," they wrote. "Anyone who knows Bruna knows the kind of person she is. She is hardworking, kind, and always the first to offer help when someone needs it. Whether it's supporting family, friends, or even strangers, Bruna has a heart that puts others before herself."
Impact on the Family
"Bruna's absence has been especially painful for her 11-year-old son, Michael Leavitt Junior, who needs his mother and hopes every single day that she'll be home in time for the holidays," the family added. This is a breaking news story. More to come.
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